New King James Version
Psalms 147:15
15He sends out His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly.
Psalms 147:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
- New International Version (NIV)He sends his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly.
- New Living Translation (NLT)He sends his orders to the world— how swiftly his word flies!
Context of Psalms 147:15
13For He has strengthened the bars of your gates; He has blessed your children within you. 14He makes peace in your borders, And fills you with the finest wheat. He sends out His command to the earth; His word runs very swiftly. 16He gives snow like wool; He scatters the frost like ashes; 17He casts out His hail like morsels; Who can stand before His cold?
Read all of Psalms 147Psalms 147:15 word by word
הַשֹּׁלֵ֣חַ אִמְרָת֣וֹ אָ֑רֶץ עַד־מְ֝הֵרָ֗ה יָר֥וּץ דְּבָרֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 147:15
- Psalms 33:9For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
- Psalms 107:20He sent His word and healed them, And delivered them from their destructions.
- Job 34:29When He gives quietness, who then can make trouble? And when He hides His face, who then can see Him, Whether it is against a nation or a man alone?—
- Job 37:12And they swirl about, being turned by His guidance, That they may do whatever He commands them On the face of the whole earth.
- Jonah 1:4But the Lord sent out a great wind on the sea, and there was a mighty tempest on the sea, so that the ship was about to be broken up.
- Matthew 8:8The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed.
- Psalms 68:11The Lord gave the word; Great was the company of those who proclaimed it:
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you,
Commentaries on Psalms 147:15
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth - That is, with reference to the productions of the earth; to the changes which occur; to the seasons; to snow, frost, ice, cold, heat, wind; and he is universally and immediately obeyed. Nature everywhere yields a ready acquiescence to his will. His word runneth very swiftly - As if it hastened to obey him. There is no delay. Compare the notes at Psalm 33:9: “He spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 12-20Verses 12-20 The church, like Jerusalem of old, built up and preserved by the wisdom, power, and goodness of God, is exhorted to praise him for all the benefits and blessings vouchsafed to her; and these are represented by his favours in the course of nature. The thawing word may represent the gospel of Christ, and the thawing wind the Spirit of Christ; for the Spirit is compared to the wind, Joh 3:8. Converting grace softens the heart that was hard…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15-18Simply by speaking his command, the Lord can change the season from harsh winter to refreshing spring (see Psalms 147:8; 148:5–6).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 15-1815-18. God's Word, as a swift messenger, executes His purpose, for with Him to command is to perform (Ge 1:3; Psa 33:9), and He brings about the wonders of providence as easily as men cast crumbs.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 147
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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